Ship Overpass Gate (Top Hung Type Radial Gate) is customized to suit operations of a navigation lock. When in closed or raised position, the gate stores water on its upstream side, while in open or lowered position, it allows ships and vessels to pass over it. Following mentioned are its advantages: –
1. It can be opened & closed even under unbalanced head conditions.
2. No need for bypass conduits & gates for filling & emptying the lock chamber.
3. Substantially lower Capital Cost of the lock chamber.
4. Lower Operation & maintenance costs.
5. Lesser cross – flows & turbulence during filling operation.
